Kauai Vacation Home Rentals
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Welcome to the island of Kauai, Hawaii, USA. This six million year old island is the perfect place to lose yourself in lush tropical settings. Should slow and easy be your preferred speed on vacation, this is the island for you. Owner Direct has a fantastic selection of vacation rentals to help you sit back, relax and absorb the heritage and beauty of Kauai. Getting to Kauai is easy; it’s just a quick 20 minute flight by air from Honolulu.

Kauai has five distinct areas to explore, with several types of lodgings. Lihue is the island’s center for business and transportation. Kalapaki Beach is the place to be for sun bathing and swimming. Should you prefer something a little more active, there are two Jack Nicklaus designed 18-hole golf courses and 40 acres of freshwater lagoons and a wildlife sanctuary to explore. A vacation rental here keeps you close to the airport and all amenities.

South of the airport is the South Shore. Those who love to snorkel and swim will love it here. Awaken your senses with a visit to the National Tropical Botanical Garden, or make a visit to Kaipkapu, the lizard goddess, and hear her hiss from the lava tube that fishermen trapped her in eons ago. For accommodations try a condo rental or home rental in Koloa. Vacation rentals at Poipu beach are numerous and allow you to choose from luxurious homes on the Kiahuna golf course with private pool to vacation home rentals with stunning mountain and ocean views.

The West Side of Kauai is where Captain James Cook first landed in 1778. Lush rain forests and sunny stretches of beach are perfect for relaxing Hawaii-style. Not to be missed is the Waimea Canyon, described by Mark Twain as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The views from here are said to be the most beautiful sights on the island.

Then there is the North Shore of Kauai. At the Napali Coast you will see cliffs that rise 4,000 feet above the ocean. Lumahai Beach is where they filmed the movie South Pacific. Should you like caves, this is the spot for you to explore. The Maniniholo Dry Cave is 300 yards deep and accessible by foot. The Waikanoloa Wet Cave, is underwater and can be explored by scuba divers. The North Shore is home to the City of Princeville, where you will find a wide variety of vacation rentals. Choose from studio rentals, condo rentals, resort rentals and home rentals. The accommodations on this lush tropical island are available for you to enjoy; beach views or garden views, we know you will love it here.

Last but not least is the Coconut Coast. Here you will find the village of Anahola as well as Kapaa and Wailua. There are many types of accommodation to choose from. Pick your favourite vacation rental from a home rental right on the beach, an ocean view condo rental, a resort rental or even a private home. Waterfalls, beaches, parks, mountains and ocean; it’s all right here on the Coconut Coast.

Come and explore Kauai in your perfect holiday home. Take in a round of golf, go sports fishing, take a coffee plantation tour or enjoy a luau. There’s so much to do and see here, you may decide to rent a car and explore the entire island. Just remember to take your time because, after all, you are on vacation!

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Kauai Travel Guide - The Island of Kauai (the Garden Island) is the oldest and most northerly of the Hawaiian Islands. Rivers and streams wind and bend through magnificent jungles. This tropical paradise is blessed with wide sand beaches and waterfall etched mountains. It's 553 square miles (1,432 square kilometers) are highlighted by some of the state's most enchanting scenery including the Waimea Canyon. ... read more

Anahola Travel Guide - Anahola Bay, located on the northeast shore of Kauai, has miles of white sand beach, perfect blue waves and plenty of shells. The private Anahola Beach is a favourite of surfers, boogie boarders, fishermen and sunbathers. The ancient Hawaiians originally settled here and today Anahola Bay is considered sacred ground by the Native Hawaiians. It therefore remains one of the least developed areas of Kauai and one of the most desirable vacation spots on Kauai. ... read more

Hanalei Bay Travel Guide - On the north shore of Kauai, lies the sunny Hanalei Bay, a place of golden beaches and swaying palm trees. The village of Hanalei (Lei-making town) is located on the north-central coast of the island, on the banks of the Hanalei River. Nearby are the enchanting and ever beautiful Lumahai Beach and Hanalei Bay. This small town has a shopping center, historical sites, a cultural center and access to an array of ocean activities. ... read more

Kapa'a Travel Guide - Kapaa Resort truly portrays the serene beauty of Kauai, the “Garden Isle”. This resort is centrally located on the east coast between the Poipu Beach and Princeville Resort areas. This area is home to beautiful beaches, great golf and a vast selection of restaurants and nightlife. Kapa'a Beach County Park is just over 15 acres, and equipped with picnic tables, showers, toilets and grills. This park is located at the north end of town, a great place to picnic and swim. ... read more

Poipu Beach Travel Guide - Poipu Beach is just 20 minutes from the Lihue Airport, situated on the sunniest side of the island where it rains less frequently than the more tropical parts. Poipu is quite desert-like despite the palm trees, fields and other vegetation. This area is the primary tourism destination of south Kauai and this small town offer a slow-paced, friendly look at old Hawaii. Vacation rentals abound in Poipu Beach and there are many other Kauai vacation home rentals too. ... read more

Princeville Travel Guide - Princeville, a major 9,000 acre resort is situated about 28 miles north of Lihue. This town is located on a 200 foot volcanic plateau on Kauai's north shore, overlooking Hanalai Bay. Hawaii's most challenging golf course, the Prince, is located here. This 390 acre course sits on the Pacific Ocean, winding up and down hills, through jungles, along streams, and over deep ravines. ... read more

Wailua Travel Guide - The Wailua resort area is located a few miles from Lihue and the main airport on Kauai. Fed by 40 feet of rain annually, the Wailua River snakes through Kauai's east side to the spectacular Wailua Falls. Wailua is located on the eastern coast of the island of Kauai. This resort is situated between Kapaa and Lihue along Highway 56. ... read more